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Old Maps of Elk Township, Pennsylvania

Explore 26 old maps of Elk Township, spanning from 1898 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Elk Township, PA maps

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  1. 1898 Map of Elkton
    1898 Map of Elkton
    1898 Elkton
    1898 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Upper Chesapeake shoreline and the Pennsylvania borderlands come alive in this survey of late-Victorian Cecil County. Genealogists and historians can trace the early waterfront at Elkton Landing, find the Pivot Bridge on the canal, and locate vanished rail stops at Singerly and Bacon Hill.
  4. 1900 Map of Elkton
    1900 Map of Elkton
    1900 Elkton
    1900 Print · USGS
    Maryland's tidewater and rail corridors meet at the turn of the century in this detailed survey of Cecil County. Genealogists can trace family roots through old settlements like McClellandville and Singerly or locate ancestors near the Pivot Bridge.
    7 unique versions available
  7. 1904 Map of Coatesville, 1960 Print
    1904 Map of Coatesville, 1960 Print
    1904 Coatesville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Chester County at the turn of the century shows a bustling corridor of industry and education nestled between the Valley Hills and Mine Ridge. Trace the early development of Lincoln University, the rail hubs at Coatesville, and rural landmarks like Faggs Manor Ch.
  10. 1906 Map of Coatesville
    1906 Map of Coatesville
    1906 Coatesville
    1906 Print · USGS
    Chester County during the first decade of the 1900s reveals a landscape defined by industrial expansion and established rural hamlets. Researchers can trace the early footprint of Lincoln University and follow historic turnpikes through settlements like Faggs Manor, Parkesburg, and Ercildoun.
    8 unique versions available
  13. 1917 Map of Elkton
    1917 Map of Elkton
    1917 Elkton
    1917 Print · USGS
    Northern Cecil County and the Delaware borderlands appear here in the era of rail and canal dominance. Genealogists can trace family names across Back Creek Neck or locate early settlements like Lewisville and Mechanic Valley.
  16. 1918 Map of Coatesville, 1921 Print
    1918 Map of Coatesville, 1921 Print
    1918 Coatesville
    1921 Print · USGS
    Chester County and the Lancaster border are captured in the late First World War era as industrial and academic centers thrived. Trace the early layout of Lincoln University, the busy Pennsylvania R.R. corridor, and old post offices like Springdell Derbydown PO.
  19. 1942 Map of Elkton
    1942 Map of Elkton
    1942 Elkton
    1942 Print · USGS
    Elkton and the tristate borderlands of Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania are captured here just before the mid-century expansion. Genealogists can trace family names and landmarks like Old Frenchtown Wharf, St Johns Ch, and the historic Tangent Stone.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1943 Map of Coatesville
    1943 Map of Coatesville
    1943 Coatesville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Chester County's industrial and rural landscape is shown in detail during the early 1940s, centered on the rail-driven growth of the Octoraro and Brandywine valleys. Family historians can trace ancestral roots through small hamlets and transit points like Derbydown PO, Doe Run Sta, and Sadsburyville.
  25. 1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Wilmington
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore emerge in this mid-century portrait of a region defined by river commerce and seaside growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad, locate early airfields like Dover Airpark, and find river defenses at Fort Delaware.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1953 Map of Bay View, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Bay View, 1954 Print
    1953 Bay View
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania-Maryland border country is captured here in the early 1950s, showing the rural communities split by the Mason and Dixon Line. Researchers can locate several community hubs, including the Union Sch, Boulden Chapel, and the Pleasant Hill Lookout Tower.
    8 unique versions available
  31. 1953 Map of Newark West, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Newark West, 1954 Print
    1953 Newark West
    1954 Print · USGS
    The tristate borderlands of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware appear here in the early fifties as the University of Delaware and Newark began their modern expansion. Local historians can trace the Mason and Dixon Line across the landscape, past historic sites like Welsh Tract Ch Cem and Elk Mills.
    6 unique versions available
  34. 1953 Map of Oxford, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Oxford, 1955 Print
    1953 Oxford
    1955 Print · USGS
    Chester County's rural townships and academic centers are captured here in the early fifties. Researchers can locate numerous family-named landmarks and institutions like Lincoln University, Faggs Manor, and the Chestnut Grove Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1955 Map of Wilmington
    1955 Map of Wilmington
    1955 Wilmington
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here during the mid-fifties era of rapid suburban expansion and highway development. You can trace the path of the New Jersey Turnpike, locate the Fort Dix Military Reservation, or explore the rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
  40. 1957 Map of Wilmington
    1957 Map of Wilmington
    1957 Wilmington
    1957 Print · USGS
    The mid-Atlantic coastal plain comes alive in the mid-fifties as the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway redefine travel. Researchers can trace the rail-to-road transition and find landmarks like Ship John Shoal Light and the Fort Dix Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1959 Map of Wilmington
    1959 Map of Wilmington
    1959 Wilmington
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the late fifties, during a period of massive suburban and highway expansion. Researchers can trace mid-century infrastructure like the N J Turnpike or locate coastal landmarks from Barnegat Bay to the Maurice River.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1966 Map of Wilmington, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Wilmington, 1968 Print
    1966 Wilmington
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the mid-1960s, documenting a landscape of dense industrial cities and emerging coastal resorts. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad or locate landmarks like Fort Dix Military Reservation and Elk Neck State Park.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 1972 Map of Wilmington, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Wilmington, 1976 Print
    1972 Wilmington
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the 1970s, showcasing the region's dense transport networks and vast state forests. Trace early coastal development near Atlantic City or locate rural landmarks like Mount Holly and Dover Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1984 Map of Wilmington, 1986 Print
    1984 Map of Wilmington, 1986 Print
    1984 Wilmington
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley in the mid-eighties was a powerhouse of transit and industry where Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland meet. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of SEPTA and PATCO or locate historic sites like Fort Delaware State Park and Valley Forge State Forest.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1992 Map of Bay View, 1993 Print
    1992 Map of Bay View, 1993 Print
    1992 Bay View
    1993 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Pennsylvania meet in this early 1990s record of northeastern Cecil County, showing a landscape defined by rolling creeks and rural crossroads. Genealogists and historians can locate Rosebank Cem, Elk Mills, and the historic Covered Bridge near Peacedale.
  58. 1992 Map of Newark West, 1993 Print
    1992 Map of Newark West, 1993 Print
    1992 Newark West
    1993 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania are shown in the early nineties, centered on the equestrian landscapes of Fair Hill. Trace family roots at the Welsh Tract Ch or locate the Fair Hill Training Center and Elk Mills.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1992 Map of Oxford, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of Oxford, 1995 Print
    1992 Oxford
    1995 Print · USGS
    Chester County at the close of the twentieth century shows a landscape of historic townships and academic roots. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family lands near Lincoln University, the borough of Oxford, and old sites like Faggs Manor or Elkridge Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1997 Map of Bay View, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of Bay View, 1999 Print
    1997 Bay View
    1999 Print · USGS
    Maryland's northern border with Pennsylvania comes into focus in the late nineties, showcasing a landscape of established crossroads and rural institutions. Genealogists and historians can trace family lines through sites like Mt Olivet Cem, St Johns Ch Cem, and the community of Lombard.
  67. 1999 Map of Oxford, 2001 Print
    1999 Map of Oxford, 2001 Print
    1999 Oxford
    2001 Print · USGS
    Southern Chester County at the turn of the millennium shows a landscape of historic schoolhouses and university grounds. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local communities through Lincoln University, the Faggs Manor Cem, and rural crossroads like Russellville.
  70. 2023 Map of Oxford, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Oxford, 2023 Print
    2023 Oxford
    2023 Print · USGS
    Southern Chester County's rolling landscapes and historic crossroads come to life in this contemporary survey of the Pennsylvania countryside. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural burial grounds like Thunder Hill Cem and landmarks such as the Lincoln University campus.
  73. 2023 Map of Newark West, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Newark West, 2023 Print
    2023 Newark West
    2023 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania is documented here in the early twenty-first century as it balances academic expansion and deep colonial history. Researchers can trace ancestral sites at the Old Welsh Tract Baptist Church Cem or explore the industrial roots of Elk Mills and Nonatum Mills.
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